The Evangel: Music Archives

Published in the July 1, 2010 issue of The Evangel

Join us Sunday, July 18, as our group of 70 students and sponsors share from their experiences wihile on Mission for God in Chicago this summer...

Published in the June 3, 2010 issue of The Evangel

Our Youth Choir Mission Tour 2010 which takes us to Chicago, Illinois, promises enriching opportunities for evangelism, ministry, exuberant worship, spiritual growth, fun and fellowship...

Published in the May 6, 2010 issue of The Evangel

The Children's Music Ministry will present its annual spring program on Sunday, May 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This year's program is entitled His Name Is Wonderful and features each of the three children's choirs leading in worship....

Published in the April 1, 2010 issue of The Evangel

Wednesday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m., Union University Singers will present a concert in our Sanctuary as part of their annual Spring Tour. The auditioned, 40-voice mixed ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Christopher W. Mathews, explores literature from a...

Published in the April 1, 2010 issue of The Evangel

Please save the date for the Youth Choir Spring Music Presentation. Sunday evening, May 2 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary...

Published in the April 1, 2010 issue of The Evangel

Sunday, April 18 - 7:00 p.m.Featuring:Dr. Albert L. TravisThe King's BrassThe Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist NashvilleFirst Baptist Nashville is well-known as a singing congregation. We express our adoration and praise to God through the singing of hymns in our...

Published in the March 4, 2010 issue of The Evangel

Featuring: Dr. Albert L. TravisThe Kings BrassThe Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist NashvilleSunday, April 18 - 7:00 p.m....

Published in the March 4, 2010 issue of The Evangel

When I arrived on the scene in 1964, there was already buzz about a new sanctuary. Russell Brothers chaired the Building Committee, and Dr. Hines Sims represented the musicians. We contacted five major pipe organ builders for bids and decided...

Published in the March 4, 2010 issue of The Evangel

Thursday Business Lunch Organ RecitalApril 1, 2010 - 12:15 p.m.featuringKenneth Brewer Join us for the second in a series of noonday Thursday Business Lunch Organ Recitals featuring Mr. Kenneth Brewer on Maundy Thursday, April 1. Mr. Brewer served as Organist for...

Published in the February 4, 2010 issue of The Evangel

Don't miss Anita Renfroe, Christian comedian, author and "YouTube comedic Phe-mom-enon," in concert at FBC on Thursday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.Anita's unique blend of estrogen-flavored musical comedy has been enjoyed by audiences at her comedy concert tours,...

Published in the January 7, 2010 issue of The Evangel

For a complete list of concerts being offered in our 2010 Organ Concert Series, please click here

Published in the December 10, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Sunday, December 20 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary The Sanctuary Choir and The Nashville String Machine will present A Carol-Candlelight Celebration on Sunday, December 20. They will share majestic music of the season which will draw you to the manger...

Published in the December 10, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Thursday, December 24 5:00 p.m. - SANCTUARY 8:00 p.m. - FOYER A special time of worship featuring carols, candles, and communion.Our 5:00 Service takes place in the Sanctuary and features Carols, Candles, and Communion as the church family gathers to...

Published in the December 10, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Tuba ChristmasPlease join us as we host the 23rd annual MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS NASHVILLE Concert on Tuesday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. TubaChristmas features Christmas carols played by a mass choir of over 100 tuba players. Admission is...

Published in the November 26, 2009 issue of The Evangel

The Flower Committee will be placing poinsettias in the Sanctuary December 6 - 24. If you would like to place a poinsettia in honor or memory of someone, you may do so by filling out the form below. Cost of...

Published in the November 26, 2009 issue of The Evangel

We will host the 23rd annual MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS NASHVILLE Concert on Tuesday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. TubaChristmas features Christmas carols played by a mass choir of over 100 tuba players from school-age children to college majors...

Published in the November 26, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Sunday, December 66:00 p.m. in the SanctuaryThe Reason for His Coming is the theme of our 2009 Advent Celebrations. Bring your friends and family as we experience Christmas at First on Sunday, December 6, featuring our Children's, Youth, and Sanctuary...

Published in the November 26, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Sunday, December 136:00 p.m. in the SanctuarySix grand pianos, 586 keys, 24 hands, The Sanctuary Choir, and some of First Baptist Nashville's most talented instrumentalists will present Keyboards at Christmas on Sunday, December 13. All ages will delight at the...

Published in the October 8, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Seventeen Young Musicians and their leaders attended this year's Kids Choral Connection, sponsored annually by the Tennessee Baptist Convention. They joined 300+ boys and girls at Forest Hills Baptist Church on October 2 - 3. The event included several rehearsals,...

Published in the September 21, 2009 issue of The Evangel

The First Baptist Nashville Youth Choir Season is off and running! We launched our exciting new year with a Kick-Off Rally on the Broadway Patio. The theme for our rally was based on "Chicago...My Kind of Town" which is the...

Published in the September 3, 2009 issue of The Evangel

We are so excited to have the friendship and leadership of Joe Fitzpatrick, our Worship and Music Pastor! Thank you for praying, encouraging, and helping welcome Joe and Gwenn, along with Sean and Melodie, to our church family. Our...

Published in the August 20, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Music and Missions at First Baptist NashvilleFall LaunchWednesday, August 265:25 - 6:20    Music Activities for age 4 - grade 6  6:25 - 7:15    Mission Activities for age 2 - grade 6Hear ye! Hear ye! Announcing an exciting new school year...

Published in the August 6, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Rising 7th-12th Graders and Parents: Chapel Choir KickoffSunday, August 16The First Baptist Nashville Youth Choir Ministry is gearing up for a tremendous year of music, missions, and meaningful ministry opportunities! Our 2009-2010 Season begins with a high-energy Kick-Off Rally for...

Published in the June 11, 2009 issue of The Evangel

            Even before Laurie Hall, Jeff Pratt, Lele Griesheimer, and I sat down earlier this year to discuss possible Choir Tour/Mission Trip locations, we all seemed to be considering the same region--Appalachia.          Not long after that meeting I...

Published in the May 28, 2009 issue of The Evangel

Singing in a choir has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. As early as age five, I remember getting up out of the pew and walking up on stage and singing. I...

Published in the May 28, 2009 issue of The Evangel

June 9 - 14, fifty students and adults will embark on a journey to share the Gospel through music and deed in rural Kentucky. They will put to action the core values of First Baptist Nashville as they Apply God's...

Published in the May 14, 2009 issue of The Evangel

"The Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way, before His works of old. From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth." Proverbs 8:22, 23 NASB       Possessing a perspective...

Published in the April 9, 2009 issue of The Evangel

We look forward to Joe Fitzpatrick joining us on May 3 for his first service as our new Worship and Music Pastor. Spring is an excellent time for Joe to see the year-end music activities for the children's choirs...

Published in the March 26, 2009 issue of The Evangel

April 5 - Palm SundayApril 6 - Deacons MeetingApril 10 - Good Friday (offices closed)April 12 - Easter SundayApril 16-19 - Arts Festival...

Published in the March 26, 2009 issue of The Evangel

I've been singing since childhood. I vividly remember swinging in the backyard and belting out "Sing, Sing a Song" (the Sesame Street theme). But why do I sing now? And why do I sing in a choir? Now I sing...

Published in the December 16, 2008 issue of The Evangel

This summer I went through a difficult, and somewhat fearful, time of dealing with health problems. I found myself somewhere between a state of shock and disbelief. The severity of the problem was difficult to grasp, and yet the...

Published in the December 1, 2008 issue of The Evangel

We will host the 22nd annual MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS NASHVILLE Concert on Tuesday, December 16, at 11:00 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. TubaChristmas features Christmas carols played by a mass choir of over 100 tuba players from school-age children to college majors...

Published in the October 6, 2008 issue of The Evangel

During this past year serving as your interim music minister, I have been richly blessed by the faithful ministry of members of the Sanctuary Choir and the instrumentalists who serve in the ministry of worship leadership and proclamation by...

Published in the September 22, 2008 issue of The Evangel

On September 26 - 27, nine 5th and 6th graders will join in a weekend of making music with 300 - 400 Young Musicians from across the state of Tennessee. The gathering will happen at Hilldale Baptist Church in Clarksville...

Published in the August 25, 2008 issue of The Evangel

First Night is September 7 at 6:00 P.M. Our agenda has two very important items for church action: 1) We will vote to add the proposed core values to our church operating documents. 2) We will vote to approve the...

Published in the August 25, 2008 issue of The Evangel

SMART Kickoff for students in grades 7 - 12 5:00 P.M. Sunday, September 7 Come kick off a new year of Student Ministry Arts and Resource Team (SMART). Vicki Wright returns as the director of Chapel Choir, followed weekly by...

Published in the August 25, 2008 issue of The Evangel

In honor of the retirement of Mark Edwards, minister of music for 30 years, History Committee member Ejay Vidrine has put together a book of pictures, articles and memorable events from his tenure at First Baptist Nashville. The book has...

Published in the August 7, 2008 issue of The Evangel

SMART Kickoff for students in grades 7 - 12 is at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7. The Student Ministry Arts and Resource Team offers many opportunities for our students including Chapel Choir plus a variety of other training and...

Published in the August 7, 2008 issue of The Evangel

An exciting new school year has begun for preschoolers and children at First Baptist Nashville. This year our children will travel the world learning about God through music and missions and will a the Great Commission in new ways. Their...

Published in the July 3, 2008 issue of The Evangel

Thank you, Church Family, for allowing our students and leaders the opportunity to minister and touch lives in Charleston, West Virginia. Our team of 62 assisted NAMB missionaries Norm and Debbie Cannada in reaching out to inner-city children, juveniles in...

Published in the June 3, 2008 issue of The Evangel

This Sunday evening, 65 students and adults will return from an incredible week of ministry in the Charleston, West Virginia, community. These talented students will have spent six days leading children in after-school Vacation Bible School; performing and ministering to...

Published in the May 22, 2008 issue of The Evangel

We are about to embark on a trip that will be outside our comfort zone. We will be sharing the love of Christ in Juvenile Detention Centers through word, drama, and of course, music. Yes, we are doing a wide...

Published in the May 22, 2008 issue of The Evangel

Search Committee Chairman Randy Smith gave a report to the congregation of First Baptist Nashville on Sunday morning, May 11, to keep us informed about the process of finding a new Minister of Music. Phase One in this process, a...

Published in the May 8, 2008 issue of The Evangel

"Music Is a Wonderful Mystery" has been the theme studied by our children during choir this year. Now, at the conclusion of the choir year, the children are ready to show you they have solved many mysteries about music: mysteries...

Published in the April 10, 2008 issue of The Evangel

The Union University Singers will be our special guests during morning worship on Sunday, April 13. This talented group of 48 singers is made up of students from Union University in Jackson, TN, including the daughter and nephew of our...

Published in the March 24, 2008 issue of The Evangel

The Union University Singers will be our special guests for worship on Sunday morning, April 13. We are excited to welcome this talented choir comprised of 48 singers to lead us in worship. Interim Minister of Music Paul Clark has...

Published in the February 12, 2008 issue of The Evangel

You Are Invited to Participate in A Holy Conversation Hosted by the The Minister of Music Search Committee As we begin a series of Listening Sessions your Minister of Music Search Committee hopes that you will join us to share...

Published in the January 28, 2008 issue of The Evangel

A few years back Donna and I were directing the Adult 2A Sunday School department and wanted to provide an opportunity for increased involvement in local missions for our members and their families. At that time, Tambi Swiney's class...

Published in the January 28, 2008 issue of The Evangel

The newly elected Minister of Music Search Committee was introduced to First Baptist Nashville on January 13 at the close of our morning worship service. Committee members include: • Randy Smith, Chair (Music Committee) • Lauryn Moody (Music Committee) •...

Published in the January 28, 2008 issue of The Evangel

You Are Invited to Participate in A Holy Conversation Hosted by the The Minister of Music Search Committee As we begin a series of Listening Sessions your Minister of Music Search Committee hopes that you will join us to share...

Published in the December 4, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Advent is here. I don’t mind telling you this is one of my favorite times of the year. Advent is the Christian season that leads up to Christmas. It is a time for heart preparation. Advent is not Christmas. It...

Published in the December 4, 2007 issue of The Evangel

In the year 2000 I came to the state convention office in Tennessee. I distinctly recall the months leading up to Advent and Christmas that year because it was the first time in twenty-six years that I was not serving...

Published in the November 20, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Christmas is a favorite time of year for so many at First Baptist Nashville. It is a season rich with traditions and expectations. We light candles, decorate “our house,” sing favorite carols and come together as a family of believers...

Published in the October 25, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Click here for photos from Mark Edwards' Retirement Celebration Photos (this link will take you away from the First Baptist Nashville website and onto Scott Schrecker's photography website)...

Published in the October 8, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Your opinion counts! We are providing opportunities in the weeks ahead for church members to offer input and ask questions about the Minister of Music Search Process. Plan to attend the following session: Sunday, October 14, at 5:30 P.M. in...

Published in the October 8, 2007 issue of The Evangel

As we prepare to welcome Paul Clark as Interim Minister of Music, I want you to know how blessed we are to have someone of his caliber leading us in worship in the coming months. Paul’s family includes his wife...

Published in the September 26, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Your opinion counts! We are providing opportunities in the weeks ahead for church members to offer input and ask questions about the Minister of Music Search Process. Plan to attend one of the following sessions: » Wednesday, October 10, at...

Published in the September 26, 2007 issue of The Evangel

On September 28-29, thirteen 5th and 6th graders will join in a weekend of making music with 300-400 Young Musicians from across the state of Tennessee. The gathering will happen at Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in Columbia and will include...

Published in the September 26, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Several special events are planned this weekend in conjunction with Mark Edwards’ retirement as FBC’s Minister of Music after 30 years of faithful ministry. We hope you will join us ... SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 6:30 P.M.—Sanctuary Choir Concert and...

Published in the September 26, 2007 issue of The Evangel

On occasion through the years, I've led conferences for ministers of music on a variety of subjects. In recent years, one of their requests has been that I talk about tenure--staying put at the same steeple for a long...

Published in the August 27, 2007 issue of The Evangel

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 6:30 P.M.—Sanctuary Choir Concert and Recognitions First Baptist Nashville Sanctuary (childcare provided) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 10:30 A.M.—Morning Worship Service introducing commissioned anthem in honor of Mark Edwards 3:00 - 6:00 P.M.—Reception for Mark and Susie Edwards...

Published in the August 13, 2007 issue of The Evangel

I am very excited to make several announcements in this issue of the Evangel regarding interim leadership for First Baptist Nashville. With the retirement of Minister of Music Mark Edwards later this year and other key ministry positions that have...

Published in the August 13, 2007 issue of The Evangel

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 6:30 P.M.—Sanctuary Choir Concert and Recognitions First Baptist Nashville Sanctuary (childcare provided) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 10:30 A.M.—Morning Worship Service introducing commissioned anthem in honor of Mark Edwards 3:00 - 6:00 P.M.—Reception for Mark and Susie Edwards...

Published in the July 30, 2007 issue of The Evangel

A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place This in-depth, biblical study from Beth Moore explores the fascinating account of the building of the tabernacle, the significance of its intricate design, its pivotal role in God’s eternal plan, the grand fulfillment of...

Published in the July 30, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Music and Missions at First Baptist Nashville Investigation Underway! On Wednesday, August 15, all detectives age 4 – grade 6 gather at 5:25 p.m. in Room 440 to begin the 07-08 Investigation. (Twos and Threes may go to Room 270E...

Published in the June 19, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Mark Edwards, associate pastor and minister of music at First Baptist Nashville, announced his retirement on Sunday, June 3, at the close of our morning worship service. As he has done countless times before during the course of his near...

Published in the June 19, 2007 issue of The Evangel

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Published in the June 5, 2007 issue of The Evangel

This Saturday, June 9, 63 First Baptist Nashville students and adults will load buses for their annual Choir Tour/Mission Trip. Our team will travel again this year to New Orleans, LA, with several tour stops along the way. During their...

Published in the May 7, 2007 issue of The Evangel

The children’s choirs are finishing a year of making music that certainly supports the year-long theme of HERE BY DESIGN. Choir members don’t just happen to be on the fourth floor at 5:25 every Wednesday; they arrive at choir BY...

Published in the April 25, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Children’s Choir Spring Concert Wednesday, May 16 at 6:10 P.M. in the Sanctuary...

Published in the April 25, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Sanctuary Choir and Nashville String Machine Many of you will remember that one of our favorite things former pastor Franklin Paschall used to do was deliver his sermon “Searching the Scripture.” There was a Christmas version, which he did every...

Published in the April 9, 2007 issue of The Evangel

In almost thirty years, we are doing something we’ve never done here before but have wanted to—present a major musical event for which the congregation has been “primed” through a series of worship services leading up to the event. As...

Published in the March 12, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Sunday, March 18, we will be privileged to hear the Belmont Chorale during worship. The group will be our service choir and will be featured several times during the service. There are sixty singers in the choir and I guarantee...

Published in the January 2, 2007 issue of The Evangel

Our church hosted TubaChristmas on December 19, an annual gathering of area tuba players giving a concert of Christmas carols. There were 140+ tuba and euphonium (baby tubas) players (including some of our own children, teen-agers, and adults) crammed into...


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